Q. I have been trying to come up with some themes on the Internet, but I can't seem to find anything. What I want is, I would like to have a mature look, but also a creative look too. Any Ideas??
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A few universal decorating tips for any age or style:
Include organizational and storage strategies...and keep things clean and tidy.
Include seating, workspace and accessories that go with the particular task, and appropriate lighting...and make them easy as possible to use.
Keep items in good repair, tables don't wobble, electronics that work.
When you want to work in a trend or experiment with a decor idea, do it in a small or temporary way.
Even on a budget, include one thing, even if it has to be a tiny thing, that is the very best out there. If it isn't a crystal chandelier, maybe it is a crystal figurine, or a single crystal hanging from the center of a bare window. You may not be able to surround yourself with big luxuries but you can sprinkle in small ones.
OK teen girl, usually that means you want color and some edge/funk, and most teen girls are on the run from the little girl look. You haven't given us enough detail about you, only enough to stuff you into the teen girl stereotype. But even when I was thinking about that, several stereotypes came to mind. Since I can't help you with details here are some more principles.
While you want the room to be yours now, remember you need to give it back to your parents soon. Maybe even before that, you want your options open to change with your different interests and tastes within the teen years.
What I would do is ask your parents what THEY want the room for when you are gone. Accept that you are just passing through, even that you may have changing tastes while you are there. If there is any remodeling going on, include that vision of the future room. They should be allowed to choose to add to the architecture of the space in a way that upgrades the value of the home, such as with moldings and built-ins. While they should be installed to meet your needs, they need to be versatile enough to meet theirs in the future. These decisions won't affect the look you want.
With paint, this is a place to go nuts and pick whatever you want, you can paint over it when the time comes. Don't forget different finishes of paint, like matte and gloss and semi gloss, you can do a really classy stripe with two finishes even if they are identical colors, very mature even in a hip or trendy color. OR you can do a mural or an abstract, or whatever suits you.
You can also do your own thing with accessories, such as bedding, slipcovering, throw pillows, table items, storage boxes.
As you decorate this time around, keep things simple so that you can stay versatile. With a simple inventory, that is fewer things, more basic patterns, less intricate solutions, you can come up with a few different ways to rearrange the space and repurpose your items...this will help get you through your teen years without looking at the same old stuff in the same old place.
A few universal decorating tips for any age or style:
Include organizational and storage strategies...and keep things clean and tidy.
Include seating, workspace and accessories that go with the particular task, and appropriate lighting...and make them easy as possible to use.
Keep items in good repair, tables don't wobble, electronics that work.
When you want to work in a trend or experiment with a decor idea, do it in a small or temporary way.
Even on a budget, include one thing, even if it has to be a tiny thing, that is the very best out there. If it isn't a crystal chandelier, maybe it is a crystal figurine, or a single crystal hanging from the center of a bare window. You may not be able to surround yourself with big luxuries but you can sprinkle in small ones.
OK teen girl, usually that means you want color and some edge/funk, and most teen girls are on the run from the little girl look. You haven't given us enough detail about you, only enough to stuff you into the teen girl stereotype. But even when I was thinking about that, several stereotypes came to mind. Since I can't help you with details here are some more principles.
While you want the room to be yours now, remember you need to give it back to your parents soon. Maybe even before that, you want your options open to change with your different interests and tastes within the teen years.
What I would do is ask your parents what THEY want the room for when you are gone. Accept that you are just passing through, even that you may have changing tastes while you are there. If there is any remodeling going on, include that vision of the future room. They should be allowed to choose to add to the architecture of the space in a way that upgrades the value of the home, such as with moldings and built-ins. While they should be installed to meet your needs, they need to be versatile enough to meet theirs in the future. These decisions won't affect the look you want.
With paint, this is a place to go nuts and pick whatever you want, you can paint over it when the time comes. Don't forget different finishes of paint, like matte and gloss and semi gloss, you can do a really classy stripe with two finishes even if they are identical colors, very mature even in a hip or trendy color. OR you can do a mural or an abstract, or whatever suits you.
You can also do your own thing with accessories, such as bedding, slipcovering, throw pillows, table items, storage boxes.
As you decorate this time around, keep things simple so that you can stay versatile. With a simple inventory, that is fewer things, more basic patterns, less intricate solutions, you can come up with a few different ways to rearrange the space and repurpose your items...this will help get you through your teen years without looking at the same old stuff in the same old place.
Got any bedroom decor ideas?
Lil Red
I've been wanting to jazz up my bedroom for ages now but I never have any money to go buy things that cost way more then they're worth. So if you have any DIY ideas or know of any DIY blogs please comment. I love making things and doing a bit of crafts. *side note* I love the gypsy style. If it has bright colours, bells or ribbons I'm all over it.
Answer
if i were u,i would splash paint all over my wall but sadly, that could be dangerous as there is no guarantee that it will turn out well.
what you COULD do is get ordinary paint,normal furniture and paint it all colourful. try out red, white and pink roses like this:
http://img3.etsystatic.com/014/0/6313612/il_340x270.411078891_qnv1.jpg
or you could try this:
http://cdn.followpics.com/show/190628996696844982_WgKN1JCp_c.jpg
hope you're a good artist... :)
it would do well to paint your room a bright pink and add some brown to reduce the girly-girl effect and it's time you bought some junk jewellery to display in your room.
all the best!!!! hope u have fun...
if i were u,i would splash paint all over my wall but sadly, that could be dangerous as there is no guarantee that it will turn out well.
what you COULD do is get ordinary paint,normal furniture and paint it all colourful. try out red, white and pink roses like this:
http://img3.etsystatic.com/014/0/6313612/il_340x270.411078891_qnv1.jpg
or you could try this:
http://cdn.followpics.com/show/190628996696844982_WgKN1JCp_c.jpg
hope you're a good artist... :)
it would do well to paint your room a bright pink and add some brown to reduce the girly-girl effect and it's time you bought some junk jewellery to display in your room.
all the best!!!! hope u have fun...
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